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Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde: After being trailed twice in sensational fashion, the World Cup holders finally defeated the African nation who made their mark on the competition.Cape Verde was one of the great stories of this World Cup.Cape Verde weren’t going to leave this World Cup without a fight, and even if Argentina overwhelmed them in the end, they weren’t going to go away quietly.The African nation started off with a goalless draw with Spain that felt like a victory and turned out to be one of the great stories of the tournament. They had their best result against Uruguay…
The Three Lions’ Round of 16 tie will kick off at Estadio Azteca at 1am (6pm local time) on Monday.However, forecasts for Mexico City indicate that lightning strikes are likely to disrupt this schedule.There were reports earlier this week that the game was scheduled to be moved up to Sunday at 7pm (English time).FIFA now claims this was never taken into consideration, but Sky Sports’ Kabe Solhekor explained why the match could still be in jeopardy.”FIFA has decided for the time being to kick off at 1am UK time as originally scheduled.”But they say there’s an 80 percent chance of…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kylian Mbappé laughed, smiled and, of course, scored as Paraguay tried to provoke a fight by calling him and his French teammates foul. That’s because hot-headedness was a recurring theme in one of the most heated World Cup matches on record.After the final whistle blows, Mbappe kept walking It left Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gil hanging, and Gil, in a show of sportsmanship, held out his right hand.In response, Gil played the ball to Mbappé’s number 10.Mbappe has the last laugh as he scores his 19th career goal world cup With the goal, France overcame stifling heat to…
Comment: Mirror Football’s Ryan Taylor is at the Mexico City ground ahead of England’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.July 3, 2026, 18:48Updated July 3, 2026 19:29Mexico hope to take advantage of home advantage against EnglandDid someone tell me that Estadio Azteca is 2,240 meters above sea level?I’ve made that statement many times since Harry Kane’s 86th minute swing in Atlanta with his right boot, so it’s no surprise that I found myself thinking about altitude this morning in Mexico City at around 2am local time.But in reality, after waking up in the middle…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Past 2026 world cup The match in Philadelphia, Paraguay, featured a style that has been seen many times before at the city’s soccer stadium.La Albiroja’s physical approach When we lost 1-0 to France The game in the Round of 16 looked a lot like what you see on Sundays in the fall when the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles play their home games at Lincoln Financial Field.Eagles coach Nick Sirani may have liked what he saw. Les Bleus certainly wasn’t.“This was the first time I’ve seen a game like this with so many hits,” said French midfielder Manu Kone.…
The location of England’s new training base in Mexico has been revealed.England’s training ground in Mexico leaked (Image: Getty)Mexican media have revealed where England will be training for the 2026 World Cup. It comes as concerns grow that thousands of Mexican supporters will descend on the team hotel and derail the Three Lions’ bid to reach the last 16 by depriving them of valuable sleep.England will face tournament co-hosts Mexico on Monday at 1am BST, or Sunday evening local time. Thomas Tuchel’s team defeated the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1 in the last tournament, but Mexico is expected to…
England coach Thomas Tuchel makes difficult decision against Mexico (Image: Getty)England face a huge challenge tonight when they defeat World Cup co-hosts Mexico on their own high ground at the Azteca Stadium. The Three Lions are aiming to become only the third away team since 1966 to win a competitive match on their home turf in Mexico City, following Honduras in 2013 and Costa Rica in 2001.Manager Thomas Tuchel has a lot to think about, including choosing his starting XI. England have struggled defensively in previous tournaments and will face a hungry Mexico side looking to break through. Express Sport…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Last memory of a competitive match for England. Estadio Azteca It’s not fun.On June 22, 1986, during the quarterfinals, world cupArgentina defeated England 2-1 en route to lifting the trophy.That match is etched in the memories of soccer fans around the world and was defined by the deceased. Diego Maradona He scored two of the most famous and contrasting goals in the history of the sport: the Hand of God and the Goal of the Century.In the first match, Maradona punched a loose ball with his left hand past the advancing Peter Shilton. Minutes later, the…
Real Madrid have released a statement regarding Enzo Fernandes after it was reported that the Spanish giants are in contract talks to sign the Chelsea midfielder this summer.09:18, 03 July 2026Updated July 3, 2026 09:49Real Madrid releases statement regarding Enzo Fernandes (Image: Katie Chan/Action Plus/Shutterstock)Real Madrid have confirmed that they have not held talks regarding the transfer of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandes. Reports emerged earlier this week that Real were in talks with Fernandes’ camp over a blockbuster move for the 25-year-old Argentina international.Fernandes’ agent Javier Pastore then added fuel to the rumors by revealing the player was considering options…
Ashley Sanchez scored twice as the North Carolina Courage defeated the Seattle Reign 3-1 on Saturday night.In the only other game on Independence Day, the San Diego Wave defeated Gotham FC, the reigning National Women’s Soccer League champions, 2-0. The Reign (4-6-2) took an early lead when Sally Menty received a cross from Sofia Huerta and beat Courage goalie Kailen Sheridan in the 19th minute. This was Menty’s first goal of the season. Less than four minutes later, Sanchez scored his eighth goal of the season, tying the game.Seattle’s Madison Curry fouled Arie Schlegel in the box and Riley Jackson…